Ashok Kumar Verma, born on January 1, 1956, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1994 batch of the Uttar Pradesh cadre. A graduate by education, he served in various capacities including District Collector and Magistrate, Special Secretary, Director, and Secretary. His most recent position was Secretary in the State Human Rights Commission from May 14, 2010, to December 31, 2015. Throughout his career, he held multiple roles such as Special Secretary and Director, contributing to the administrative framework of Uttar Pradesh.